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SpaceX did it! Falcon 1 achieves orbit right on target

This is a pretty great day for any space enthusiast.  Another private company has gotten off of this planet.  I'm still of the opinion that while NASA's research and their achievements shouldn't be overlooked, what is going to get us off of this planet and into a permanent position in our solar system is going to be the private corporations.

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SpaceX Falcon 4 static fire goes well, nothing exploded

In a refreshing change of pace, the Falcon 4 static fire went well with no large booms or expanding mushroom clouds.  They did decide to replace a component on the maxim of better safe than sorry.  A 2nd stage engine LOX supply line is being  changed out, which will move the for real firing to somewhere between September 28th and October 1.

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